November 29, 2004
Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag, Being Crushed By A Building...
Ok, so tonight's post was going to be a long rant and rave but I accidentially erased it and so now it will be short rant but angry nonetheless. Whats with all of the "OC" shows lately? I know this is a delayed reaction but come on. Not everyone from the OC is thin, rich and white and lives by the beach. I mean I am Mexican, definitely not thin, I live in Orange (not near the beach) and I make enough money just to squeak by- so maybe I should live somewhere else.
I guess the real OC or the average OC would be something in the middle like Fullerton or Brea. Not Newport or Laguna Beach those places are just crazy rich. Nice places just not realistic.
I have noticed on several other blogs a theme called photo friday which is a website that encourages people to use the themes (ex. prosperity) they provide and then post pictures on their blogs that exemplify the themes. So when I finally get my digital camera, I may just start a "Real OC" friday theme, where I will take pictures of the real OC- so that everyone knows that not everyone is a surfer in Orange County.
Although I do love the movie Orange County- its all about Jack Black.
November 26, 2004
Retrospect For Life...
Thanksgiving always passes quickly and I feel like I never give it the respect that it deserves. I don't mean that I am in favor of the whole "the pilgrims and the indians sat down and shared a meal together" thing. Cause in reality the pilgrims were teeming with diseases and in retrospect maybe the Native Americans should have sent them a packing. But hindsight is twenty-twenty and for the most part I love Thanksgiving because its when family gets together (and of course left over cold apple pie- I like it better that way). This Thanksgiving week was fun- people came and went and we all (one day or the other) got to spend some much needed time together.
So I compiled a list of some things that I am thankful for this year:
1. Laughter with family
2. Watching Elf, Shrek 2, and other movies (dang we like movies)
3. My brothers and sister (and Moe Moe and Kira)
4. Fun places like Laguna beach and the Laker's games
5. Jazz and Bella
6. A brand new room
7. A better attitude this year
8. Many people's blogs (I may be obsessed)
9. New craft supplies
10. New hopes and dreams
11. Our plans for the genius idea of the "compound"
12. For the darkest brown hair color (lol)
13. The injections that help my mom breathe better
14. For this website (yay Gabriel)
15. The memories of my dad
These things are definitely not in order and I didn't put everything that I wanted to because whenever I go to write things down, its inevitable that things are ommitted by mistake. But its good enough...
November 23, 2004
But Life Is One Big Question When You're Staring At The Clock...
Yay! My sister is home for Thanksgiving. Lauren and her friend Kira arrived last night from Flagstaff, Arizona- where it has been colder than a mother. I think I would have died if I had lived there. We are all going to make pies this tonight. Yay for pies (cause you know we listen to bomb ass music at the same time)....
November 21, 2004
And The Fog Forming On My Window Tells Me That The Mornings Here...
My mom has ruined me. It's all her fault! (Don't worry, I already told her about it and she laughed). See, my mom has always taught us (my brothers and sisters) that you have to have a plan, you have to be "busy, busy". So when the weekend rolls around I usually have ten things in mind that I want to do. I guess in a bigger family things have to be planned out if they are going to happen. So maybe it was a rule out of necessity- but my mom's whole "plan" thing has still ruined me- lol.
This weekend I had nothing planned. Gasp... Yep, I didn't do jack. Well except for sweep my room, make my bed and watch The L Word dvds. Moe Moe and I watched them until 3:30 am and at that time a torrent of rain slammed into the window. Which sent Jazz and Bella into a frenzy (note to self: always close the doggy door cause Bella loves rain). The little storm was crazy and I enjoyed every part of it. Rain is so fun (I can't say it enough).
But to finish my little anecdote, it kind of upset me not to have a plan. Sad, (I thought you were supposed to turn into your mom later in life) I felt really unproductive and even a little guilty about it. Like I had wasted time and that everyone knew I was a slacker. Lol. I know, I know its not a big deal. But I'm telling you, my mom ruined me for life. I will be that person that is always running around like a chicken without its head. Oh well, nothing I can do- I have no plan!
Oh I forgot, Moe Moe and I did see National Treasure (not bad- I liked it) and we went to Sephora and I got 4 Christmas presents for people and nothing for myself (maybe this weekend wasn't such a waste). I feel a little better now.
November 16, 2004
I'm Not Only the Client, I'm the Player President...
Moe Moe's 24!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Damn she's old) Just playing Moe.
In celebration of Moe Moe's birthday- here is a list of 24 random thing about her:
1. The girl is crazy (she likes coke! everyone knows Pepsi is better!)
2. She laughs at everything and anything
3. She writes bomb poetry
4. She grinds her teeth in her sleep and it sounds like her teeth will fall out in shards or she's eating a giant jawbreaker
5. Moe Moe never walks anywhere- she sashays
6. Moe Moe likes candy a lot
7. and coffee...
8. and sushi...
9. Moe Moe loves spicy things too (she eats my grandma's salsa!)
10. She used to have blue snakes-skin shoes (hence the nickname Snake-skin Htwe)
11. I first saw Moe when she fell in front of the Virgin Mary statue at Marymount (and I was laughing- sorry, it was funny)
12. Moe Moe lived in PV West with me when she graduated from Marymount (until someone threatened to tell on me)
13. Moe Moe is an honorary Mexican (she says "I know ha" all the time)
14. She gets driving (especially speeding ones) tickets all the time
15. She and I saw Emperor's New Groove at least four times in the theater
16. Once while in the Disney store, Moe almost broke a Woody doll (Toy Story) by trying to pull the fake string on his back with all of her might
17. Moe Moe used to wear mini skirts even in cold ass weather in San Pedro
18. She used to say "drag tree" instead of directory (you know like the ones in the mall)
19. She makes tight earrings
20. Moe Moe used to saunter into class late every day
21. One day Moe Moe made up the saying "rock out with your cock out" and we had wanted to make it into a t-shirt with a picture of a rooster but last month we saw Mr. Britney Spears wearing a hat with that on it (ewwww)!!!!
22. Antrice used to call Moe Moe "Burma" for obvious reasons
23. Moe Moe loved The Incredibles- I think more than the kids in the theater
24. Moe Moe's a funny girl and I think she gets sassier everyday
So I hope you have a good birthday week Moe. Its got to be better than the last two days.../
November 15, 2004
Cause I Got Friends and That's a Fact, Like Agnes, Agatha, Jermaine and Jack...
On Saturday a little book arrived in the mail. It's evil I tell you. I have perused this little catalog at least a dozen times and its only Monday. Whewwww... what am I going to do? There just isn't enough money in the world (ok, maybe there is in the world) for me to get everything I want from the addicting store that this litte evil booklet comes from. What is the little booklet you ask (don't say I didn't warn you)- its the damn Sephora Holiday booklet- the devil incarnate for reals.
Like my addiction to music, I also have an obsession with make-up (ok, lets be real- I could possibly have an obsession with thumbtacks if they came in cool packages and colors). Why I am I such a sucker for cool packaging? People could sell me colored water if they marketed it well (wait they already do- I like Vitamin water, which is slightly flavored colored water)....
I wonder how I can cure this disease? Maybe someone should buy me a Sephora store for Christmas. A gift certificate works too (whatevers clever)...
November 14, 2004
Hey Mariah, Go Back Like Babies With Pacifyas...
So this week I haven't been feeling so good. I think I caught a cold and I am not so happy about that. But its not too bad and I don't have too much mocos just to let you know (sorry I had to share that).
But this weekend has been good besides the sickness. Moe Moe's birthday is on Tuesday so we all went to dinner at the Bungalow Club last night to celebrate. It was good and I liked the decor (I was distracted by the star lamps that hung in the individual tents). Moe Moe is going to be twenty-four on the 16th, coincidentially Vin Diesel's The Chronicles of Riddick and Will Ferrell's Elf comes out Tuesday too (I am so happy!).
Rest in Peace to ODB (Old Dirty Bastard), who died on Saturday. Sad, he was only 35.
November 11, 2004
What's Your Man Got to Do With Me, I'm Not Trying to Hear that See...
K-Day is back!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those you who are scratching your heads in confusion, K-Day was an original all hip hop station that started in the early 80s. It boasted a simple format with the novel idea of playing breaking boudries hip hop (we are talking about the new wave era here).
Now it seems as though the station is back and now on FM radio. I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only does this station play new hip hop but it plays back in the dayz hits and songs that other radio stations have forgot about. I was listening this morning and I heard four tight songs in a row (a phenomenon in modern radio days): Slick Rick's Children's Story, Dr. Dre's Dre Day, and Ice Cube, Yo Yo Bonnie and Clyde, and Positve K's Gotta Man. Have I mentioned that I am so happy! Now I can change the channels back and forth from Power 106 (I am partial to Big Boy in the morning) to K-Day.
So if you are in the Southern California area turn the dial to 93.5....
November 08, 2004
Instincts Lead Me to Another Flow...
I felt like blogging today, but with nothing stellar to write about, I guess I am stuck with one of my favorites, lists. So here are some things that I have been feeling lately:
Things that make my day somewhat pleasant:
1. This whole Daylight Savings thing- I am a strong advocate for anything that gives me an extra hour of sleep.
2. Music Video Time in the morning- due to this time change I now wake up at six- which means time for music in the morning and a little spontaneous dance!
3. Living Single- does anyone remember this show?-I had lost it for a minute but I found it on Oxygen (I need this show on dvd. Who do I need to talk to about this?)
4. Dooce.com- Heather B (Nah, not the rapper girl on the first Real World) has some funny anecdotes.
5. My room- as of Sunday night (thanks to Moe- it is 85% finished) yay!!!!!!!! And it looks tight if I do say so myself.
6. My Christmas lists- yeah I realize its November- but for reals, I start making lists of presents that I want to get people by late August/mid-September. (its another sickness)
7. iTunes- again... But I love it....
So there you go- some cheer in these crazy getting dark at 4:30 days.....
November 04, 2004
Nothing's Going to Change My World....
So maybe that's not true. The dreaded election did change my world. In fact, yesterday my world was turned upside down. I felt like the world had ended and I wasn't sure what to do. I am still not sure what to do now- but I know that life goes on and you have to make the best of it. I guess what irks me the most (oh ok one of the things that irks me the most) is that the news keep saying that America's morality won out over the liberals. Does that mean that half of Americans believed that Bush was actually more moral than Kerry. But then if morality= killing young men and women in a fruitless war, then sign me up for immorality. I am already goign to hell according to those who choose morals anyways.
I'm worried for our country and saddened more than anything. I am mostly sorry about how many states reacted to gay marriage. Yesterday morning I felt like weeping for all the gay couples who must have been waiting to see if they would get the same rights as straight people. I am not in a relationship now, but it would be nice to know that if I wanted to and if I loved someone enough- that I could get married. Sad that I may go through most or all of my life being denied something that should be a joyous celebration.
I was talking to my cousin the other day, and she said "can't they see that they are repeating the same mistakes that made it necessary for the civil rights movement." Which is so true. Why is it still ok for the government to hate and discriminate. That's what hurts the most. I am always aware that I am a minority and so have to deal with discrimination. But I always felt equal or at least ready to fight for my place that is rightfully mine- but in this case not even the constitution backs me up and it will be a fight just to receive the same basic right that the majority has.
But then again, tommorow is another day and I vow to regain my hope soon- I think for now its hiding under my bed....
November 03, 2004
Feliz Cumpleanos A Ti....
Happy Birthday Robin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday to Robin- my wonderful step dad, who is kind, intelligent, giving and provides hours of amusment. He is 51 this year and is very happy about it because as he explains, he is "17 three times." Which is a very typical answer Robin answer. So Happy Birthday Robin and I hope you have a good Birthday month!!!! (Its not just a day in our family).
(Just a little observation about the picture- why does Andrew my little brother who isn't that little anymore look like he was cut and pasted into the picture?- really weird)
November 02, 2004
When You Grab A Hold of Me, Tell Me That I'll Never Be Set Free...
Dia de los muertos and Election Day... Interesting combination.... A day to remember dead loved ones and a day to exercise your right as an American citizen and Vote.
Today I plan to celebrate the lives of: Ramon Sepulveda (my dad), Lydia Avina (my cousin- who used to try to trick my sister and I into saying that she was our favorite cousin of all), Juana Alegria (my great-grandma- who was actually very feisty and called everyone "mi baby"), Chila Acosta (my(great) aunt- who wore Air Jordans to every family function), and many others....
Yes, I will celebrate their lives here on earth and offer up prayers for their eternal life. But not before I drop off my absentee ballot and take my grandma to the polls. PLEASE VOTE TODAY....
November 01, 2004
I Walk Down These City Streets, Just A Lonely Girl Inspired...
A bittersweet birthday.....
Dear Dad (Moni)-
Happy Birthday, Dad. Hope you get to have some sushi and maybe where you are they don't get mad when you order too much. Not like that mean lady at Bennihannas (she probably wonders what happened to you and Joe). Or at least about you- you know how Joe likes sushi.
I went and visited your niche this morning and it was crazy cold- did you see me. I left you flowers and no I didn't sing you happy birthday- you knew I already told you earlier. You would have been 49 (almost 50). Dang, dad, why couldn't you have stayed until you were 50. Cause then you could bend and stretch like Sally O'Malley(SNL)! (lol).
The year is almost up and I hate that you won't be here for Christmas. Shopping for presents isn't as fun without you. We were geniuses at the last minute gift giving thing (Lauren isn't- but she makes up for it with her excellent wrapping skills).
It kinda sux cause I feel alone sometimes (lots of times) even if there are people around. I miss that we used to backtrack together. No one will go to stupid places with me. Apparently, they all have opinions and likes and dislikes (I hate those kinds of people-lol). Want to go to the swap meet this weekend, dad? or maybe to the movies? Come on, I'll help you clean upstairs.... Lauren will do the mirrors...
Well, it was worth a try. I miss you and think of you every day. Happy Birthday dad.
Love always and until I see you again-
Jaclyn